BMW is getting ready a brand new ALPINA-branded 7 Sequence lineup because the model’s subsequent part begins underneath full BMW management after the present association ends in late 2025, in response to data shared by sources.
The brand new ALPINA 7 Sequence is anticipated to be based mostly on the facelifted BMW 7 Sequence (G70 LCI), however it’s mentioned to hold a separate inner codename: G72. That factors to extra substantial differentiation than the present “one-model” ALPINA method for the outgoing technology. (For reference, the armored 7 Sequence Safety mannequin makes use of its personal code, G73, somewhat than sharing G70.)
Timing: BMW Facelift first, ALPINA later
BMW is slated to start out 7 Sequence Facelift manufacturing in July 2026. The ALPINA variations are anticipated to reach after the facelift is in manufacturing, with present chatter pointing to a late 2026 as the beginning of ALPINA 7 Sequence manufacturing. For the primary time, the automobile will probably be manufactured fully by BMW. Prior to now, the automobile began life in BMW’s factories earlier than being transferred to Buchloe for the B7 refinement and engineering.
Naming remains to be unclear. BMW will use the B7 identify, however it stays to be seen whether or not it’ll nonetheless be offered as BMW ALPINA B7 or rebranded merely as ALPINA B7 to symbolize a brand new sub-brand throughout the BMW portfolio.
Energy: 617 hp V8 Anticipated
On the combustion facet, the revived prime ALPINA 7 Sequence is anticipated to make 617 horsepower, which might put it above the earlier B7 (591 hp) and forward of the V12-era M760i in outright gasoline output. The probably engine is BMW’s S68 twin-turbo V8 with a mild-hybrid setup.
An electrical ALPINA 7 Sequence is a part of the broader dialogue, however what we’re listening to is that there gained’t be an “ALPINA B7 Electrical” on this cycle. If ALPINA does go EV within the 7 Sequence vary, anticipate it to take a seat underneath the i7 naming construction somewhat than turning “B7” into an EV badge.
In a current interview, nonetheless present ALPINA CEO Andreas Bovensiepen mentioned he understood the main focus going ahead would lean towards BMW’s massive luxury-class automobiles (the 7 Sequence, 8 Sequence, X7), whereas additionally noting that smaller ALPINA fashions in Europe weren’t, to his information, dealing with quick cancellation. He additionally repeated the acquainted BMW line that there’s room “in between” BMW and Rolls-Royce — which aligns with the thought of pushing ALPINA additional upmarket as soon as BMW is totally calling the pictures.
Anticipate Extra ALPINA Fashions In The Future
If the ALPINA 7 Sequence program begins in 2027 as anticipated, it doubtless turns into the template for what “BMW-run ALPINA” seems like: fewer fashions, greater pricing, and tighter alignment with BMW’s flagship platforms. We’ve additionally heard related noise round an ALPINA model of the subsequent X7, which might monitor with that technique.
Although we anticipate the manufacturing to start out in late 2026, it’s doubtless that BMW will start teasing the brand new ALPINA model earlier within the yr. Will that imply a present automobile earlier than the manufacturing collection? Time will inform, however loads of alternatives to tease the market subsequent yr, together with at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence.
